Senior Splunk Site Reliability Engineer

About the role As a Senior Splunk Site Reliability Engineer, youu2019ll make an impact by building and maintaining reliable, high-performing Splunk environments that power real-time insights across our cloud platforms. Your work will directly impact system uptime, customer experience, and operational excellence. Youu2019ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, strengthen observability, and drive proactive improvements that keep our environment secure, scalable, and always available. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team and work collaboratively with the Senior Manager. In this role, you will u2022 Deliver hands-on 24x7 operational support for Splunk, managing and resolving issues quickly and accurately. u2022 Execute standard and custom environment changes across AWS and GCP following approved runbooks and change protocols. u2022 Develop automation and orchestration solutions using Puppet, Ansible, and Python to simplify and scale routine tasks. u2022 Lead Splunk maintenance, migrations, and upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption. u2022 Review and validate all operational changes through peer-review and governance processes to ensure quality and reliability. u2022 Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve Splunk or infrastructure issues, escalating when needed for fast recovery. u2022 Partner with engineering and operations teams to improve monitoring, alerting, and observability practices. u2022 Use ServiceNow, JIRA, and Splunk dashboards to track performance, visualize trends, and share key insights. u2022 Drive continuous improvement through documentation, automation, and knowledge sharing. u2022 Collaborate with stakeholders to align projects and service delivery with business priorities and SLAs. u2022 Contribute to a reliability-first culture by mentoring teammates and advocating for automation, consistency, and transparency. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this roleu2019s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project youu2019re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you need to have to be considered u2022 5+ years of experience in a Site Reliability, Splunk Engineering, or Cloud Operations role. u2022 Deep hands-on expertise with Splunk administration, configuration, and performance tuning. u2022 5+ years of experience with AWS or GCP cloud. u2022 Skilled in automation and orchestration using Puppet. u2022 Proficient in Python scripting for automation and operational workflows. u2022 Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills across distributed systems. These will help you stand out u2022 Experienced in ticketing and service management systems like ServiceNow or JIRA. u2022 Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on building positive team relationships. u2022 A proactive mindset with a passion for efficiency, reliability, and innovation We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed.Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until November 18, 2025. The annual salary for this position is between $99,000 - $116,000 USD depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizantu2019s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizantu2019s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: u00b7 Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance u00b7 Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off u00b7 401(k) plan and contributions u00b7 Long-term/Short-term Disability u00b7 Paid Parental Leave u00b7 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-11-17